Category: P
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Polyalgesia
A single stimulus of a part, producing sensation in many parts. An unusual condition where the individual perceives a single pinprick sensation in multiple locations simultaneously.
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Polyagglutination
Red cells that are agglutinated by a large proportion of adult human sera regardless of blood group.
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Polyadenopathy
Any disease in which many glands are involved.
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Polyadenitis
Inflammation of the lymph nodes, especially the cervical lymph nodes.
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Polyacrylonitrile
A synthetic polymer used in the fabrication of dialysis membranes with high biocompatibility,
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Polyacid
An alcohol or a base with two or more hydroxyl groups that will combine with an acid.
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Polonium
A radioactive element isolated from pitchblende; atomic weight 210; atomic number 84.
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Pollovegetarian
A person who eats a vegetarian diet supplemented by poultry products.
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Pollicization
The plastic surgical procedure of constructing a thumb from adjacent tissues.
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Pollenogenic
Caused by the pollen of plants, or producing plant pollen.